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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.99, 1,280.84 and 276.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.99, 1,280.84 and 276.87 is: 415.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.99 : 1,280.84 = 276.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.99/1,280.84 = 276.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.99x = 1,280.84 × 276.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.99x = 354,626.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,626.17/853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.26

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